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Maybe Leaving SET for Solid State because I want bass

Looking for a recommendation of an amp to power a pair of 12 in 2 way bass reflex studio monitor with 96db sensitivity. My SET amp sounds lovely and pure but is bass shy. Looking for a sweet solid state amp with some slam. I've heard my setup with a pair of Herron Monos and a Pass Sit-3. Herron had the bass but was otherwise unsatisfying. Pass was a little lean. Budget is $3-5K on the used market. Even something on the lower cost end that would give me a taste of what I'm looking for as proof of concept would be great to start out with.

Thanks in advance!

dhcod
acman3
4,420 posts
 

12" ported speaker will be lucky to get 50-60 hz. My 15" only gets to 32 hz. 

So, I would look for a subwoofer if you want more bass, but the most controlled bass on that 15" was the Atma-Sphere mono's . You can get them in your price range used.

Good Luck!

celtic66
1,925 posts
 

Whilst not owning one myself, competent audiophiles I know and trust have and love it.  Used, within stated price range.  Good hunting.

dhcod OP
717 posts
 

Thanks. That may be where I start.

soix
11,230 posts
 

What’s the minimum impedance and at what frequencies?

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pindac
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Last year I brought home a 300B SE 5 Watt Amp'.

When the JJ Valves were added, on my HE Speakers with a 12" Coaxial Driver, the JJ Valves were creating the impression more Bass was being raised that my 845 PP Monoblocks.

No I was not expecting such a outcome either, but the 300b's have huge Tranx's and I'm sure the magic is to be found their. 

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